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intergalactic space

American  
[in-ter-guh-lakt-ik spays] / ˌɪn tər gəˈlækt ɪk ˈspeɪs /

noun

  1. Astronomy. the space between galaxies.


intergalactic space Scientific  
/ ĭn′tər-gə-lăktĭk /
  1. See under space


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Another, rooted in plasma physics, proposes that the pairs themselves become unstable while passing through the thin gas that fills intergalactic space.

From Science Daily • Nov. 7, 2025

Lurking in the dark and empty expanse of intergalactic space, something was generating tremendous amounts of gravity to tug on the galaxies — yet it seemingly refused to interact with light or any other force.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2024

According to The Official Monster Raving Loony Party website other policies include Wellingborough Golf Club being developed into an intergalactic space port and fishing made a spectator sport by introducing piranha into the River Nene.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2024

Not only would digital beings be able to tolerate the dangerous conditions of intergalactic space, they would effectively be immortal, making such travel entirely feasible.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2023

Such “missing mass,” if common in intergalactic space, would make a major contribution to closing the universe.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan